Crystal Optics and Optical Mineralogy

Author: Zeng Guangce
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book consists of two parts. The first part elucidates the fundamental principles and basic knowledge of crystal optics and introduces commonly used instruments for crystal optical identification; the second part introduces the optical properties of over 180 common transparent igneous minerals, transparent gemstones, and transparent gem minerals, key identification points under polarized light microscopy, and the main differences between minerals with similar properties.